Embraer Defense & Security
Military transport and light attack aircraft from Embraer in São José dos Campos, Brazil
About Embraer Defense & Security
Embraer Defense & Security is the defense business of Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer, which also has Commercial Aviation, Executive Jets and Services & Support units. It supplies military transport and light attack aircraft, together with command and control, sensors, surveillance, space and naval systems, to governments and armed forces. Embraer states that its solutions serve more than 60 governments and armed forces, drawing on more than 55 years of aerospace work and over 9,000 aircraft delivered by the group.
Aircraft
- KC-390 Millennium multi-mission transport and aerial refuelling aircraft
- A-29 Super Tucano for light attack, armed reconnaissance and training, selected by more than 20 air forces
- Aircraft for VIP transport and special missions
Systems
- Command and control centres (C4I)
- Radars and sensors
- Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR)
- Communications, border monitoring and surveillance systems
- Space and satellite systems
- Naval systems and cyber capabilities
Subsidiaries and partnerships
- Atech: air traffic control, defense systems, simulators and logistics
- Visiona: satellite systems, remote sensing and space telecommunications
- Aguas Azuis: partnership building Tamandare class frigates for the Brazilian Navy
Company facts
- Part of Embraer, with more than 55 years in aerospace
- Over 9,000 aircraft delivered by Embraer
- Customers in more than 60 governments and armed forces
Location
Rua Dr. Renato Archer, São José dos Campos, Brazil
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